The first recording from the National Symphony Orchestra's own record label pairs two works that are central to the American classical canon: Dvořák's "New World" Symphony and Copland's Billy the Kid. Dvořák's beloved work was written during his stay in the USA and draws on American folk songs and African American spirituals, while Copland's suite conjures up the spirit of the Wild West. Gianandrea Noseda conducts.
Featuring
Gianandrea Noseda
National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.)
Aaron Copland
Antonín Dvořák
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Recording & Production
The recordings on this album were made live in June 2019 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the home of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
The National Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1931 by Hans Kindler, became an artistic affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1986.
Composition History
Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World', was composed during his years in New York and incorporates American folk songs, African American spirituals, and Native American songs.
Composer Biography
Aaron Copland, composer of 'Billy the Kid', was born in Brooklyn to a family of Russian origins, despite his music evoking the American West.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album is dedicated to Antonín Dvořák and Aaron Copland, two composers who significantly contributed to the foundation of American music.
Album & Artwork
This album is the debut release on a new label for the National Symphony Orchestra and its Music Director, Gianandrea Noseda.
Performer Biography
Gianandrea Noseda, the conductor on this album, began his tenure as Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra in the 2017-2018 season and is also Principal Guest Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
